ancient ruins
Ingapirca
Ecuador's most important Inca archaeological site featuring the Temple of the Sun, a perfectly fitted stone structure built without mortar.
29 km · about 35 min drive
Azuay, Ecuador · South America
Paute is worth a stop: 15 minutes from La Unión, 51km from Cajas National Park.
Paute is a town located in Azuay, Ecuador. With a population of 0, it is an important destination in South America.
On a road trip, Paute sits in Ecuador, where you drive on the right. It's in the America/Guayaquil time zone. Below you'll find where to stay, things to do nearby, and everything you need to add Paute to your route.
La Unión is a town and parish in Chordeleg Canton, Azuay Province, Ecuador. The parish covers an area of 14.1 km² and according to the 2001 Ecuadorian census it had a population total of 1,622.
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Paute is located in Azuay, Ecuador, South America. The coordinates are -2.7796 latitude, -78.7615 longitude.
Paute has a population of approximately 0 people, making it a town in Ecuador.
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3 notable places within an hour's drive.
ancient ruins
Ecuador's most important Inca archaeological site featuring the Temple of the Sun, a perfectly fitted stone structure built without mortar.
29 km · about 35 min drive
landmark
A UNESCO colonial city in the Ecuadorian highlands known for its domed cathedral, Panama hat workshops, and flower-filled plazas along the Tomebamba River.
30 km · about 35 min drive
national park
A hauntingly beautiful highland park near Cuenca with over 200 glacial lakes, páramo grasslands, and quinoa trees at 4,000 meters.
51 km · about 60 min drive
Year-round
Tropical latitude: plan around the wet season rather than temperature.
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